FAQs

What qualifications do I need to get on an expedition or placement?

We do require you to have a recognised medical qualification to add value to our targeted communities. These include qualified paramedics, nurses and other medical professions such as physiotherapists, midwives and allied health professionals. We do accept students for our projects however places for these are limited to one place per expedition.

Do I need to book my own flights and travel insurance?

Yes. Wild Medic Project packages do not include flights or travel insurance and we have a suitability checklist to ensure that your insurance is at a high standard.

How many volunteers are on each trip?

Volunteering in a placement (Vanuatu) can be as an individual or as a group. For project expeditions (Nepal) we have a mandatory minimum of 3 and a maximum of 8 volunteers on each trip.

Can I pay off the trip in instalments?

Yes, however this incurs an additional fee due to extra administration requirements. Please contact admin@thewildmedicproject.com for more information on this option.

Is my initial deposit refundable?

Due to the logistical issues involved with cancelling a volunteer prior to them departing, the initial deposit made to secure a placement or project position is non-refundable. We can however hold this as credit for any available placement or expedition within the following 12 months.

Can The Wild Medic Project assist me with booking flights?

Yes. We have a dedicated Wild Medic Project travel consultant who books most of the Australian based flights for volunteers. This eliminates multiple flights arriving at different times in country and ensures that volunteers are getting good value for money. International volunteers need to source their own flights.

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